- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to London will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 57 trains that leave York for London on Mon, Jul 06, 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 06 the direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Mon, Jul 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G08186Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to London:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to London costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $214 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to London costing on average $246 (€202).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (3h 3m by train vs 4h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $102 (€84) compared to roughly $90 (€74) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for York to London trains for today, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y14808 | On time 10:10 AM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 12:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80295 | On time 10:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 12:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01629 | 10:27 AM York station (YRK) | 2h12 | 12:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01924 | On time 10:31 AM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01944 | On time 10:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08183 | On time 11:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 1:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01936 | On time 11:32 AM York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02004 | On time 11:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14814 | On time 12:11 PM York station (YRK) | 1h52 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80048 | On time 12:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 2:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01902 | On time 12:27 PM York station (YRK) | 2h13 | 2:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01974 | On time 12:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01940 | On time 12:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 2:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80056 | On time 1:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 3:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01958 | On time 1:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 3:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02028 | On time 1:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 3:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14816 | On time 2:12 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 4:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80060 | On time 2:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 4:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01635 | On time 2:27 PM York station (YRK) | 2h11 | 4:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01952 | On time 2:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02008 | On time 2:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h05 | 5:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80066 | On time 3:16 PM York station (YRK) | 1h56 | 5:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01906 | On time 3:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 5:34 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02012 | On time 3:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14820 | On time 4:12 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 6:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80072 | 4:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 6:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01930 | On time 4:27 PM York station (YRK) | 2h12 | 6:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01978 | On time 4:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 6:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29933+ Y14823 | On time 4:36 PM York station (YRK) | 2h10 | 6:46 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02045 | On time 4:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 6:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80078 | On time 5:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 7:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01932 | On time 5:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 7:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01986 | On time 5:56 PM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 7:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80084 | On time 6:17 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 8:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01641 | On time 6:27 PM York station (YRK) | 2h12 | 8:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01927 | On time 6:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 8:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66729+ G08023 | On time 6:34 PM York station (YRK) | 2h19 | 8:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02068 | On time 6:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 8:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00202 | On time 7:11 PM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 9:04 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80090 | On time 7:18 PM York station (YRK) | 1h52 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01912 | On time 7:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h02 | 9:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01991 | On time 7:55 PM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 9:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80096 | On time 8:18 PM York station (YRK) | 1h52 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01921 | On time 8:31 PM York station (YRK) | 2h14 | 10:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02063 | On time 9:05 PM York station (YRK) | 2h05 | 11:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02032 | 9:31 PM York station (YRK) | 1h50 | 11:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02018 | On time 10:16 PM York station (YRK) | 2h33 | 12:49 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 6 | |||||
C01956 | 4:40 AM York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 7:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01954 | 5:57 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 8:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01945 | 6:10 AM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 8:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01905 | 6:30 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 8:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01963 | 7:00 AM York station (YRK) | 2h17 | 9:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01970 | 7:31 AM York station (YRK) | 2h16 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08170 | 7:56 AM York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 9:50 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01949 | 8:04 AM York station (YRK) | 1h59 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00193 | 8:18 AM York station (YRK) | 1h58 | 10:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01624 | 8:27 AM York station (YRK) | 2h12 | 10:39 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01968 | 8:30 AM York station (YRK) | 2h03 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02042 | 8:56 AM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 11:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08175 | 9:17 AM York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01939 | 9:31 AM York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 11:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01180+ Y14827 | 9:36 AM York station (YRK) | 2h04 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02002 | 9:55 AM York station (YRK) | 2h06 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from York to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 2:05 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with an outstanding collection of European paintings from the 13th to early 20th centuries.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a converted power station on the Thames, popular for its collection and river views.
Lively central district known for its piazza, street performers, boutiques, and constant visitor energy.
Popular riverside walking area with major cultural venues, skyline views, and one of the best central London strolls.
Charming neighborhood of pastel houses, elegant streets, and market culture, especially popular for photography and weekend walks.
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Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. It is a beloved British weekend meal strongly associated with London pubs.
A hearty breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast. It is a traditional British start to the day widely enjoyed across London.
A highly regarded restaurant inspired by Bombay cafes, popular for breakfast, house specials and lively atmosphere in central London.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant in Notting Hill known for refined modern British cuisine, polished service and a special-occasion feel.
A historic Mayfair pub and grill known for excellent steaks, British fare and a traditional pub atmosphere with a long-standing reputation.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most York to London trains use the York to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare York and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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